BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Obsidians - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Obsidians X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://obsidians.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Obsidians REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190504 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190429T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101459Z UID:31197-1556841600-1556927999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Hendricks Park to Art Museum DESCRIPTION:Gather at Hendricks Park. Meet at the kiosk in the small grassy area with a picnic table— next to the parking lot and across from the bathroom. We will walk through the Rhododendron Garden down to the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. UPDATE: The sculpture River Totem\, will not be on display until June1st. Instead we will drop by the exhibit t Visual Magic —paintings by Oregon artists. Admission is free. The Museum closes at 4:00. Some might want to extend mileage and venture on a short walk to the river and find a loop back to Hendricks Park. You can also meet us at the museum around 2:30. Email if questions jbjacobsen@comcast.net URL:https://obsidians.org/event/_hendricks_park_to_art_museum_-24701/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190503 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190427T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101458Z UID:31191-1556755200-1556841599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Obsidian Grounds DESCRIPTION:We will be doing routine maintenance (mowing\, weed whacking\, weeding beds) as well as getting the last two downed trees from the snow storm cut up and moved out\, cutting back some blackeberries to expose more native growth\, re-barking some of our planting beds\, and who knows what else we can figure out that needs doing. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/obsidian_grounds-24698/ CATEGORIES:Lodge Building END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190502 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190331T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101447Z UID:31103-1556668800-1556755199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This is our weekly aerobic hike starting at Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast. Registered guests are welcome. Please call the leader if any questions. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. s from Canyon Drive Street sign with the hiker symbol. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24654/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190501 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190304T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101436Z UID:31019-1556582400-1556668799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Finley Wildlife Refuge DESCRIPTION:We’ll try a Tuesday when there are likely to be fewer people to scare the birds. We’ll visit Campbell Lodge\, Campbell boardwalk\, Woodpecker loop\, Mill Hill Trail and loop and maybe McFadden”s Marsh depending on weather and time. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/finley_wildlife_refuge-24612/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190325T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101445Z UID:31089-1556409600-1556495999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Baker Beach DESCRIPTION:I consider this an exploratory hike for me. I was involved in the SOLVE beach clean up and thought it would be a different slice of the beach that I have not hiked in years. So\, besides spending most of our time walking along the ocean in what ever conditions the weather present\, we can consider lunch or early dinner in town before we head home. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/baker_beach-24647/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190321T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101441Z UID:31057-1556409600-1556495999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Rooster Rock DESCRIPTION:Update: Plan your route to departure place to avoid the Eugene Marathon. Departs from: Springfield\, Winco Parking lot\, I-105/Mohawk. 1920 Olympic Street\, Springfield. This gives us easy access to get on I-105\, take Mohawk exit to Marcola\, Mohawk Valley and to Sweet Home.It is another 21 miles on Highway 20 to the Trout Creek Trailhead and the Menagerie Wilderness (established1984). UPDATE: East of Sweet Home\, we will meet Paul at a Rest area—also a bathroom stop— across from Point Restaurant\, 6305 Highway 20. From Sweet Home it is 21 miles to the trailhead. It is a wilderness so the limit is 12. It will be a moderate steady pace for the uphill hike. It would be like hiking Mt. Pisgah twice with few stops. From the junction with the old climbers’ trail\, it climbs 750′ in the last half mile. From the top\, there is a view east and we should see Hen Rock\, Turkey Monster\, and Chicken Rock hidden in the rugged terrain. Rooster Rock\, was once a lookout. I’ll probably substitute if heavy rain is predicted. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/rooster_rock-24631/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190428 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190222T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101432Z UID:30987-1556323200-1556409599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Rootwad Removal DESCRIPTION:For this month’s outing we will continue to repair storm damage to the Ridgeline Trail. We will work on the Blanton Ridge section to remove a stump and spoils from the tread. Additionally\, we may make other improvements and clean kiosks. \nMeet at the Willamette & 52nd Street Trailhead parking lot\, the gravel lot on Willamette. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blanton_rootwad_removal-24595/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190428 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190221T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101431Z UID:30977-1556323200-1556409599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Marys Peak DESCRIPTION:Standard route from Connor’s Camp. Mostly long\, gentle switch-backs through conifers and maple. We’ll take a few minutes near the top to look at pillow basalt in a road cut. Great views if weather cooperates. However\, be prepared for fog\, rain\, unlikely snow and a few big logs on the trail. Steady pace with a few stops at intersections for water and snacks. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/marys_peak-24589/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190427 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190320T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101441Z UID:31053-1556236800-1556323199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Silver Falls DESCRIPTION:This is a wonderful hike! Water flow on the “Trail of 10 Falls” should be powerful at this time of the year. The canyon is lush with greenery year round and spring wildflowers will have emerged.The hike will start at the North Falls parking lot. Lunch break is planned for the South Falls Lodge (about 5 miles in) where there is usually a fire going if we need warmth and food/beverages can be purchased at the Snack bar. If it’s a sunny day\, we can settle into outdoor seating. After lunch we will hike a mile on the Rim Trail\, then drop back into the canyon on the Winter Falls trail and enjoy a number of the waterfalls a 2nd time viewing them from the opposite direction as we return upstream to our start point. \nOptional: When we arrive at the South Falls Lodge\, folks have the option of relaxing there and waiting to be picked up after the rest of the group completes the loop. \nAn Oregon State Parks annual or $5 daily pass is required for each car. Daily passes can be purchased on site; the group will share the expense. . URL:https://obsidians.org/event/silver_falls-24629/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190427 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190208T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101428Z UID:30951-1556236800-1556323199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Hiking the UP North Loop DESCRIPTION:North America’s Next Great Thru-hike Challenge – The UP North Loop: a 2\,600 + mile linkup of the Oregon Desert Trail\, Pacific Crest Trail\, Pacific Northwest Trail & Idaho Centennial Trail with Ras and Kathy Vaughn. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/hiking_the_up_north_loop-24576/ CATEGORIES:Entertainment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190425 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190111T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101418Z UID:30861-1556064000-1556150399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This is our weekly aerobic hike starting at Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast. Registered guests are welcome. Please call the leader if any questions. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24530/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190422T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190424T235959 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190325T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101445Z UID:31091-1555891200-1556150399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Cottonwood Canyon State Park DESCRIPTION:This is Oregon newest state park. It sit along the John Day River 12 miles southeast of Wasco Oregon and 10 miles from the Columbia River Gorge. I have been here twice so I am familiar with their very basic trail system. This is composed right now of the existing old ranch roads running along both sides of the river. The last time I was there I extended my hiking using animal trails to the top of the canyon. I also started exploring side canyons which I intend to do more of on this trip. In late April we should be seeing wildflowers and several kinds of migrating birds. There are a large number of raptors in the area including Golden Eagles. There are also Big Horn Sheep in this area. I saw 6 the last time I was there. The CG has great showers\, no quarters needed. I consider this and exploratory trip. You need to be comfortable off trail on rocky terrain. We will be using both the ranch roads\, very easy\, and exploring more difficult ground. I will be calling everyone who signs up to discuss any question or concerns. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/cottonwood_canyon_state_park-24648/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190423 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190307T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101437Z UID:31029-1555891200-1555977599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Science DESCRIPTION:Meet outside the Museum of Natural and Cultural History. It is open in honor of Earth Day and admission is free. We will go on their special science walk at 2:00. (There are three other walks scheduled throughout the afternoon.) They might still be serving Earth Day Cupcakes. If anyone is interested in parking at Hendricks Park and walking through the Rhodie Gardens down to the Museum\, let me know at jbjacobsen@comcast.net and I will update with a time to meet. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/earth_day_science_-24617/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190422 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190203T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101428Z UID:30943-1555804800-1555891199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Driftwood Shores to Hidden Cove DESCRIPTION:John Muir Birthday hike on the beach just few miles north of the Florence. Please be ready for brisk\, long walk on the sand and wading of Sutton Creek and Berry Creek. Forecast: Mostly sunny\, Low 50°F\, light N wind.\nAfter the hike some of us will stop at seafood restaurant north of Florence. Please join us. \nTake a course in good water and air; and in the eternal youth of Nature you may renew your own. Go quietly\, alone; no harm will befall you.\n~John Muir URL:https://obsidians.org/event/_driftwood_shores_to_hidden_cove-24572/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190421 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190222T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101434Z UID:31005-1555718400-1555804799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Cape Perpetua DESCRIPTION:Hike from Cummin’s Creek parking area up Pacific Coast Trail tto U.S.F.S. Visitor Center for snacks and break. Hike up Cape Perpetua for spectacular views of ocean and shoreline. On a clear day one can see about 25 miles out over the Pacific. After lunch\, hike an easy 3 mile loop on Cook’s Ridge through old growth Siitka Spruce. Return to vehicles for possible coffee stop at Devil’s Churn – optional by consensus. 0.3 miles round trip. There are some amazing geologic dikes an sills intruding the Eocene/Oligocene base rocks. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/cape_perpetua-24604/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190420 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190404T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101452Z UID:31145-1555632000-1555718399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise DESCRIPTION:DATE Change to the 19th. Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box. Sunset is 8:01pm and the full moonrise is 8:32pm. We will take the main trail (#1) back to the parking lot. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. Consider coming early to have time to check out the wildflowers on the arboretum trails. \nThe main trail has deep ruts (mini canyons) from the recent rainfall. You will definitely want a flashlight on the way down. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise_-24675/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190420 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190324T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101444Z UID:31081-1555632000-1555718399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Weyerhaeuser Haul Road DESCRIPTION:Departure location: Pisgah Public Market parking lot in Pleasant Hill – 35851 Hwy 58. Take the Oakridge exit off of I-5. After 4 miles watch for the Mall on your left right after the 76 gas station. Park in the middle of the parking lot by the light pole.\nThe old Weyerhaeuser haul road starts in Thurston and goes all the way along Fall Creek to National Forest. For this hike we will do the section between Wallace Creek Rd and Hill Creek Rd. It’s a one lane logging road not used anymore by logging trucks but by walkers\, runners and bicycles. This part is mostly paved. We will have forest and rock outcrops on one side and a lovely view of the valley between Jasper and Lowell on the other side. Near the beginning of our journey we will stop at a Wallace Pioneer Cemetery dated from 1853-1858. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/weyerhaeuser_haul_road-24643/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190419 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190403T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101452Z UID:31143-1555545600-1555631999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:NOAA Research Vessel Tour DESCRIPTION:Meet at the NOAA facility in South Beach\, Newport\, at 10:00 A.M. sharp. Take I-5 to the Corvallis exit\, #20 to Newport; turn south on #101; cross the bridge to South Beach\nPark near NOAA or Hatfield OSU campus. Restrooms at NOAA\nI will meet you outside the entrance Kiosk at NOAA in Newport\nMeet at Shopko at 7:15 to arrange carpooling\nOptional lunch in Nye Beach\nLeader’s ph# 541-514-4110 Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/noaa_research_vessel_tour-24674/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190419 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190307T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101438Z UID:31031-1555545600-1555631999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise DESCRIPTION:DATE Change: I will be changing the date to April 19th when there is a full moon. Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box. Sunset is 8:01pm and the moonrise is 8:32pm. We will take the main trail (#1) back to the parking lot. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. If the arboretum trails are open\, consider coming early to have time to check out the wildflowers. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise_-24618/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190418 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190111T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101418Z UID:30859-1555459200-1555545599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:8:30 START TIME NOW—This is our weekly aerobic hike starting at Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast. Registered guests are welcome. Please call the leader if any questions.\nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24529/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190417 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190323T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101442Z UID:31067-1555372800-1555459199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Buford Park Habitat Plan DESCRIPTION:Habitat Management at Lane County’s Buford Park from planning to implementation: 2008-2035\nJason Blazer\, Stewardship Director at Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah\, will update us on the newly adopted plan to conserve the park’s wildlife and botanical resources. The plan envisions trail improvements as well as restored rare prairie\, oak savanna and oak woodland habitats. Jason has been involved with stewardship of this large\, strategically located regional park close to 20 years. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/buford_park_habitat_plan-24636/ CATEGORIES:Conservation, Science, & Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190417 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190227T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101435Z UID:31015-1555372800-1555459199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Delta Ponds Birding DESCRIPTION:We’ll meet at the north end of the Green Way Bridge in the Valley River parking lot. This is a leisurely hiking and birding trip around Delta Ponds. In 2018 we identified 24 bird species and a couple early blooming wildflower species. We saw one pair of Canada geese with goslings. This is a leisurely outing that takes about 3 hours. The more pairs of eyes in the group the more species we’ll spot.\n Meetup/Departure Location: North side Greenway Bridge at Valley River parking lot URL:https://obsidians.org/event/delta_ponds_birding-24610/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190415 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190325T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101445Z UID:31087-1555200000-1555286399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:North Fork Willamette DESCRIPTION:This trail follows the North Fork of the Willamette River. The river should be running full and fast this time of year. We could see the beginning of spring wild flowers. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_fork_willamette-24646/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190415 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190123T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101425Z UID:30917-1555200000-1555286399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Kalapuya Talking Stones DESCRIPTION:Scattered through the Whilamut Natural Area in Eugene and nearby Springfield are 15 boulders deeply etched with words from the Kalapuya language. These Talking Stones help to remind visitors the Kalapuya people are still here. The words were chosen to reflect natural things in the traditional landscape\, such as a fish trap\, wooded area\, a camas field. We will be visiting all of the stones on our walk. \nThis is a meandering walk starting from the main parking area at Alton Baker Park; meet at the parking lot’s south end. The route will be clockwise into Springfield\, then along the river and back to the parking area. Dress for the weather. We should be completed by noon. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/kalapuya_talking_stones-24559/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190414 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190307T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101437Z UID:31025-1555113600-1555199999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:North Bank Deer Preserve DESCRIPTION:Update on trail conditions from Roseburg BLM office: It is not closed but according to those on horseback\, there are some fallen trees. BLM would like to us to send a report after our trip. The North Bank Habitat is near Roseburg\, exit 135\, Wilbur\, then on North Bank Rd to the West Entrance. The drive takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes. The up and down loop hike has rolling—some steep & challenging hills— up to and along the ridgeline with oak savannas\, meadows\, and views of the Umpqua River. One will need to watch for poison oak. Expect a few sections of the trail to be really muddy. We should start hiking around 9:30 and complete the hike between 2:30 and 3:00. It will be a steady moderate pace with a late lunch so bring some snacks. The elevation gain is like doing Mt. Pisgah twice. If weather conditions are not optimal\, I’ll substitute a hike on Pisgah. The hike is described in Sullivan’s Southern Oregon hiking book. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_bank_deer_preserve-24615/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190410 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190411 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190121T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101421Z UID:30883-1554854400-1554940799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:The Oregon Coast Aquarium DESCRIPTION:LOAD BUS AT 7:30 am\nThe Oregon Coast Aquarium is the focus of our early spring trip to the Oregon coast. We’ll visit the sea lions\, seals. otters\, assorted other creatures(large and small) and the colorful coast birds beginning their annual breeding plumage. We’ll go via Corvallis with a coffee stop at Avery Park. We’ll be able to observe some animals during their feeding time. Knowledgeable volunteers are at the otter\, seal lion/seals and aviary. They have stories to tell about their “creatures” and can answer questions. The large gift shop is a shopper’s delight. Lunch will be on your own at the Aquarium restaurant. Before leaving Newport we’ll drive around the area near the aquarium to see the developing OSU marine science campus and NOAA (National Oceanic Atmospheric Association). We hope to visit the NOAA research vessel as well. Leaving the area we’ll return down the coast looking for returning whales swimming north. Ice cream in Florence if we’re in the mood. \nALL BUS TRIP PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE A MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM FOR CURRENT YEAR.\nMedical form is available from registrar or at http://www.obsidians.org/com_bus \nCost: $63 Members $65 Non-Members Payment due: March 20\nPlease make checks payable to Obsidian Bus Trips\nREGISTRATION & MAIL CHECKS TO: Judy Phelps\, 541-726-0118\n2774 Viewmont Ave.\, Springfield\, OR 97477\n Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/the_oregon_coast_aquarium-24541/ CATEGORIES:Bus Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190410 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190411 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190111T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101418Z UID:30857-1554854400-1554940799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE THE TIME CHANGE—This is our weekly aerobic hike starting at Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast. Registered guests are welcome. Please call the leader if any questions. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24528/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190408 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190409 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190401T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101449Z UID:31119-1554681600-1554767999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Deception Creek DESCRIPTION:Here’s a chance to see some serious trail clearing work. The lower elevation trails along Hwy 58 have so may trees down that sometimes the trail can’t be seen. But here’s a spot to walk through a freshly cleared trail. Obsidians Mike Smith\, Larry Dunlap\, and myself spent time on the crews that did this work. Hopefully\, I can describe what was in the now clear path. (I’ll have a few pictures). We will be able to park at the Forest Service Center parking lot and start our hike from there. If people are interested in seeing some of the mess that remains\, we might make a quick stop at the Hardesty Trails Area. As I understand it\, you don’t have to walk far before you see the problems the Forest Service and their volunteers are facing. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/deception_creek-24662/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190408 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190325T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101444Z UID:31085-1554595200-1554681599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Shellburg Falls DESCRIPTION:This trip is one I did last year. It has a series of three water falls you pass as you hike the loop trail. The last one is the most impressive. If the weather is good we may include a side trip to Ankeny Wildlife Refuge on the way back. We will be driving up I-5 to the exit for Hwy. 22 and following that east to our trailhead. Ankeny uses the same exit headed west and is very close. You might include binoculars just in case. N Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/shellburg_falls-24645/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190408 DTSTAMP:20260722T191353 CREATED:20190322T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101442Z UID:31059-1554595200-1554681599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Ridgeline Trail DESCRIPTION:We will use a car shuttle to facilitate the hike of the Ridgeline Trail from Blanton to Spring trailhead. A great way to hike the entire Ridgeline trail and to see the storm damage and wildflowers. A steady pace with up and downs. Please check if you can drive. UPDATE: Kay and I will leave our cars at Spring trailhead at 8:00 and John J will drive us to Amazon. He will also drive to Blanton so we probably only need only one other driver. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ridgeline_trail-24632/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR